We’re fortunate to have great local businesses in Virginia’s Blue Ridge that provide an authentic, welcoming experience for visitors. 

For many visitors to the region, memories are made through moments such as enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant, finding a unique piece of art at a local shop, or having a relaxing time at a local salon. 

In this post, we’d like to shine the spotlight on the many black owned businesses in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. They help to create a vibrant community that is a special place to visit and live.

NOTE - Due to COVID-19, businesses might currently be offering adjusted or limited services. We recommend contacting them directly prior to visiting for the most current information.

Restaurants, Bars, Caterers

• 2Chill Restaurant - restaurant & bar in Downtown Roanoke that also regularly hosts live music
• 213 LUX Lounge - restaurant & club in Downtown Roanoke
• B&M’s Grill - restaurant on Melrose Ave. in Roanoke
• Bent Mountain Salsa - Roanoke County based salsa company
• Cakes by Kelsey - Franklin County based baker specializing in cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts
• The Canteen Queen - catering, meal prep, and grocery delivery services
• Caramels by Sam - caramels and caramel popcorn
• Caribbica Soul - Caribbean & soul food restaurant in Downtown Roanoke
• Cheesesteak Factory & JERK HOUSE - Jamaican & cheesesteak restaurant with locations in Salem & Roanoke
• Chef Claytor’s Dream on a Plate - food truck/catering
• Country Barn Restaurant - southern-style restaurant in Rocky Mount
• The Crusty Bark - food truck in Roanoke
• Delicia’s Gourmet Ice - flavored ice and snow cones
• Delish Sweets & Treats - custom dessert shop in Downtown Roanoke
• Dillon’s Hot Dogs - hot dog restaurant on Williamson Road
• Doc’s Soul Food - soul food restaurant in Downtown Roanoke
• Gina’s “Food with Flavor” - comfort food restaurant in Salem
• Granny’s Grill - restaurant in Vinton
• Hamm’s Fine Foods - mobile food business and caterer
• Heavenly Foods - soul food restaurant in Roanoke
• Hot Dog Hut - hot dogs & burgers on Williamson Road
• Island Jerk - Jamaican restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Roanoke
• Lazy Bulldog Bistro & Food Truck - restaurant and food truck on Williamson Road in Roanoke that specializes in burgers
• Master Sergeant BBQ - BBQ food trailer and catering; based in Vinton
• Morning Brew Coffee Company - coffee shop in the Taubman Museum of Art
• Queen’s Vegan Cafe - vegan company that specializes in prepared meals, catering, and special pop-up events
• Roasters Next Door Coffee - local award-winning coffee shop with locations in Wasena & Vinton
• Scoony’s Seafood - seafood restaurant in Downtown Roanoke
• Screaming Vegan - vegan fast-food restaurant in Northwest Roanoke
• Sistaz of Soulfood - restaurant & catering company in Vinton
• Sweets by Shaneice - bakery in Downtown Roanoke specializing in custom cakes
• TJ’s Backyard BBQ - BBQ restaurant on Melrose Avenue
• Vibez Lounge & Grill - restaurant & nightclub in Downtown Roanoke

Clothing, Apparel, Shopping

• Artistic Expressions - vendors at the Roanoke City Market who make jewelry, birdhouses, canes
• beYOUtiful Creationz - custom apparel, drinkware, gift baskets, art
• CTK Apparel - local apparel company
• Flycodes Apparel - athletic performance apparel company
• Flylife Clothing - custom design and apparel company
• Frank’s Cool Stuff - comics, anime, cards & collectibles shop in Salem
• Her Perfect Day Boutique & Design Studio - women’s clothing and custom design services
• Hmble Hstle Clothing Co - apparel line
• Lovelight Design Studio - graphic design and t-shirt collections
• Shades of Color - clothing & accessory boutique store in Downtown Roanoke
• She’s International - boutique shop in Downtown Roanoke featuring hand-picked items from around the world
• Tree Fairfax - hand-crafted leather goods

Entertainment & Things to Do

• Harrison Museum of African American Culture - museum of African American culture & history; located in Center in the Square in Downtown Roanoke
• The VR Center - virtual reality gaming in Valley View Mall
• Pullin Drag Striper Guide Service - Captain Wendell Dudley offers guided charter fishing trips at Smith Mountain Lake

Fitness & Wellness

• Get Fit wit Nish - certified fitness instructor & trainer who also owns Lit & Fit Sculpt for body sculpting products
• Mish Moves Dance Company - youth dance company
• Roanoke Kung Fu Academy - classes for Ving Tsun Kung Fu combat
• Simply Fitness by Diane - certified health coach & trainer who offers health and fitness classes
• The Sweet Spot - Yoni Steams - holistic vaginal therapy for women
• TerraView Wellness - massage therapy & holistic bodywork at The Haven on 5th in Old SW

Beauty, Spa, Salons

• Black Diamond School of Beauty - cosmetology school
• Beauty Within Hair Salon - hair & salon services
• Brighter Image Day Spa - salon & spa on Williamson Road
• Feel Good Nation Ground Zero - hair salon & barbershop
• Fusions Salon - hair & nail salon in SW Roanoke County
• Gracefully Natural - holistic & healing natural products for women, located in Franklin County
• Hair Attitudes Salon - beauty salon in Salem
• Inspired to Enhance - beauty & grooming consultants
• Nu Look Health & Beauty Supply - hair and beauty supply store on Melrose Avenue
• NuGenesis Hair Salon - hair salon in Northwest Roanoke
• Nessy’s Naturals - natural & organic products for hair, body and environment
• P.ZAZ Salon & Spa - hair and nail salon in Daleville
• Precision Cuts - barbershop in north Roanoke
• Proud Pop’s Barbershop - barbershop in the Wasena neighborhood
• Revive Organic Salon - salon in Roanoke specializing in natural products
• True Craft Tattoo - tattoo shop in Downtown Roanoke

Services

• Addicted to Detail - automobile detailing service
• The Angle House - AirBnB in Rocky Mount
• Blue Ridge Senior Services - home care services for seniors in Roanoke and surrounding areas
• Boxy Swedish Car Center - mechanic in Downtown Roanoke who specializes in Volvo vehicles
• Buster’s Detail Shop - auto detailing business in Vinton
• Colors VA - local publication focused on issues for communities of color
• Dyon’s Barbershop - barbershop in North Roanoke 
• Five Star Touring - tour & chauffeur services
• Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home & Crematory - funeral services
• The Humble Hustle Company - non-profit organization that organizes fundraisers and meal programs, sells apparel, and hosts events
• Mojai Events - wedding & event planning
• The Roanoke Tribune - publication focused on news and history related to the black community
• Roava Digital Marketing - digital marketing agency
• S&S Handwash and Detail - car wash & detailing services
• Saunders LawnCare - lawn care services
• Serenity Funeral Home - funeral services
• Swain Lawn Care - lawn care services
• Taylor Tutoring Services - tutoring & educational services

Local Artists

• Ann Artist - audio & visual artist
• Ashley Rhame - author, poet
• Bryan Hancock - musician, poet, producer, member of Harvest Blaque
• Chris Tribble - SnapKraklePop Photography - photographer
• DJ CMilli - DJ services
• Dylan Dent - rapper, singer, song writer
• Harvest Blaque & Co. - hip-hop, blues, rock & soul
• JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix
• Kahlil Alexander - hip-hop/rap artist
• Macklyn Mosley - musician & singer/songwriter
• Marc Rainey - photographer
• Phillip Barrett Jr. - fine art photographer
• Poe Mack - hip-hop artist, DJ, producer
• Rich Milz - hip-hop/rap artist
• Taye the Truth - writer, hip-hop artist, musician
• Theodore Taylor III - illustrator
• T.J. Anderson III - author, poet, Hollins University professor
• TyTylerTy - poet & rapper

If you know of other businesses that should be included on this list, please let us know! Feel free to reach out to us on social media - Facebook & Instagram - or send us a message through the Contact Us page on our website!